This week, Bhupen Borah, the former Assam Congress president and the party’s campaign committee chairman for the upcoming assembly elections, stirred a storm in Assam politics when he exited the party after more than three decades. When I first became Congress president, Gaurav Gogoi had a brotherly relationship. You have expressed unhappiness with the role and influence of Rakibul Hussain in the Assam Congress. Gaurav Gogoi has made his views about me clear, and Himanta Biswa Sarma has said there is a need for me there. Today, Gaurav Gogoi claims that he is a big Hindu leader, saying the CM is giving out certificates for Hindu leaders.

Source: Indian Express February 19, 2026 13:04 UTC